Historical Events
Music History
Rap artist Tupac Shakur shot multiple times in a drive by shooting in Las Vegas, dies 6 days later
US Open Women's Tennis
US Open Women's Tennis: Steffi Graf retains her title; beats Monica Seles 7-5 6-4 for her 5th and final US singles crown
Famous Birthdays
- Donovan Mitchell, American NBA player (Utah Jazz), born in Elmsford, New York
Famous Weddings
- Czech model-actress Eva Herzigova (23) weds American "Bon Jovi" drummer Tico Torres (43) in Sea Bright, New Jersey; divorce in 1998
Famous Deaths
- Niccolo Castiglioni, Italian pianist and composer, dies at 64
About September 7, 1996
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) - Los Del Rio
#1 Song: Wannabe - Spice Girls
